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shrimp veracruz

Recipe by
Sharon Whitley
Houston, TX

This is a great appetizer. The shrimp can be served on a frilly toothpick or arranged on lettuce leaf base on platter. This is a best made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Picture is just cooked shrimp, and not finished recipe.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp veracruz

  • 1 1/2 lb
    raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 c
    picante sauce
  • 1/3 c
    small pimento stuffed olives, drained
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegatable oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    capers, drained

How To Make shrimp veracruz

  • 1
    Place shrimp in boiling water; simmer 2-3 minutes. Drain. Combine shrimp with all the other ingredients and toss. Place shrimp in sealed container and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
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